About Ellie K. Harris

Ellie K. Harris is a partner at the law firm of Schwarz & Harris, P.A., where she focuses her legal practice on Wills, Trusts, Estate Planning, Medicaid Planning, Asset Protection, Probate, Trust Administration, and Guardianship.

She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Michigan State University and received a full athletic scholarship to play volleyball at the State University of New York at Buffalo, where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Additionally, Ms. Harris holds an LL.M. in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law, distinguishing her as the only known attorney in Charlotte County with this advanced specialization in Elder Law.

Ms. Harris is an active participant in her community, engaging with various local and state organizations, including the Charlotte Estate Planning Council, Charlotte County Bar Association, and Business and Professional Women of Charlotte County. She has previously served on the General Elder Law Guardianship Committee of the Florida Bar and has held board positions for the Life Long Learning Institute at Edison College, the YMCA, and as Treasurer of the Charlotte County Young Lawyers’ Division.

In addition to her legal practice, Ms. Harris has taught the Guardianship Education Course for appointed guardians. She has also provided training for the Exam Committee Initial Training Course and taught the Estate Planning Course at the Edison College Life Long Learning Institute.

Outside of her professional life, Ms. Harris enjoys spending time with her family. She has been married for 21 years to her husband, who is a teacher and coaches high school basketball. Together, they love watching their teenage boys play football and basketball and cherish their time spent together.

Originally born in Michigan and raised in Sarasota, Florida, Ellie K. Harris combines her legal expertise with a deep commitment to her clients and community, ensuring that individuals and families receive the guidance they need to protect themselves and their families for generations.

 

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Medicare and Medicaid
Posted by Ken
April 01, 2024
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Ellie was referred to us by Life Care Center of Punta Gorda. She did a great job of guiding us through the Florida Medicaid application process, setting up the legal documents we needed and getting our 98 year old Mom approved for Medicaid.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Timothy
February 21, 2024
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We had a troubling experience with the BOA not allowing a named PR in a Will access to the safety deposit box and Ellie Harris, Esq., addressed the matter immediately, efficiently, and effectively. Her great service and attitude is greatly appreciated.

Estate Planning
Posted by Erin
February 04, 2024
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Ellie is an incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated attorney who guided us through estate planning for my grandmother’s estate both before and after she passed. Estate law is overwhelming to say the least and she patiently explained everything, the stress she saved us after my grandmothers passing was invaluable.

Estate Planning
Posted by Jami
February 04, 2024
Hired Attorney

Ellie Harris came highly recommended to me and I can say that recommendation was well deserved and in turn I will recommend her to others. She made an otherwise complex situation seem very simple and explained things in a way that is easy to understand. She thinks outside the box and provided me with several solutions to achieve my goal with my estate. She was always quick to respond and is overall a very kind and compassionate person.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by anonymous
November 27, 2023
Hired Attorney

Attorney Harris helped the probate of my mom’s estate run more smoothly. She was very professional to work with and provided excellent communication. I highly recommend hiring Attorney Harris for any of your estate planning and/or probate needs.

Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by Paul
March 08, 2023
Hired Attorney

All personnal at Atty. Harris office was always pleasant and helpful. Atty. Harris is very knowledgeable on Gusrdianship. I would deffently reecommend Atty. Harris.

Guardianship and Conservatorship
Posted by anonymous
November 17, 2022
Hired Attorney

I initially went to see Ellie Harris for information I'm obtaining guardianship for my disabled brother. She was very helpful in walking me through the process and legalizing his guardianship very quickly. Now he will not be taken advantage of by others or exploited as he had been in the past. It has been great working with her and her entire team through this whole process.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by Tammy
September 07, 2022
Hired Attorney

These attorneys were extremely helpful and supportive throughout my entire probate case. They were attentive to my needs and the response time was less than 24 hours. Elise Bouchard was amazing and I would highly recommend her for all your legal needs. I am extremely grateful for all their support and patience with me.

Medicare and Medicaid
Posted by Stephen
April 23, 2022
Hired Attorney

I met Ellie and her staff several years ago when my brother needed MEDICAID coverage on a short notice. She was very responsive and timely, considering I live out of state. I have also used her services in follow-on years to complete the required application(s) in a timely manner and her communication skills are excellent. I highly recommend her for any elder care issues.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by Deb
February 26, 2022
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Ellie and her staff made a difficult situation much easier. I live in Ohio and had only a limited time I could be in Florida after my Dad's passing. Ellie and staff made dealing with my Dad's estate from 1200 miles away very easy. My numerous questions were answered promptly, every step of the process was explained thoroughly. I was always given a time frame of when I could expect things to happen. I was treated with kindness and compassion, and always made to feel like I was the most important client they had.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Elder Law
  • Trusts and Estates 1
    • Estate Planning
  • Health Care 1
    • Medicare and Medicaid
  • Other 5
    • Wills
    • Trusts
    • Probate
    • Trust Administration
    • Guardianship

Practice Details

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2006, Florida
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Michigan State University
    Class of 2005
    J.D.
    Other Education
    State University of New York at Buffalo
    Class of 2002
    B.A.
    Political Science

    Stetson University College of Law
    Class of 2012
    LL.M. Elder Law

Contact Ellie K. Harris

Managing Partner at Schwarz & Harris P.A. Attorneys at Law
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17841 Murdock CirclePort Charlotte, FL 33948-4000U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Ellie K. Harris was admitted in 2006 to the State of Florida.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review rated?
    Yes, Ellie K. Harris has a 4.3 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Yes, Ellie K. Harris has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Schwarz & Harris P.A. Attorneys at Law has 3 attorneys at this location.
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    Schwarz & Harris P.A. Attorneys at Law was established in 2010.